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market is saturated, with West Elm, CB2 and Crate and Barrel” making knockoffs from pressed wood and fiberboard, Reinhard says. Such pieces are affordable, but when they break or wear out, there’s no refinishing and reupholstering them, like you can with the finer pieces.
Another big aspect of Mid-Century Modern’s appeal is its versatility in the smaller apartments younger generations are living in. Millennials are also into upcycling
and searching out furniture from vintage stores and online outlets.
Reinhard builds her inventory from estate sales and vintage and antiques dealers. Lately she’s been adding chairs, settees, trunks and other pieces re-covered in cowhide, grain sacks and linen. “I love to mix old with new,” she says. “I want people to be able to use pieces they already have, and then pick out something new that can change a room.” TH
COLOR COORDINATED
Natural colored woods take prominence in mid-century living spaces. As with the large windows, the idea is to bring nature indoors. This is often achieved with a wood planked ceiling or wall. Or
add a few pieces of furniture in natural wood—even couch arms can do the trick. Once you get the organic furniture shapes down, accessories can achieve a lot. Here’s how:
• Add a quintessential sputnik light fixture.
• Utilize orange and brown. A bold orange wall
can help highlight the wood. Paired with brown, the two tones create a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of the mid 20th century.
• For a mid-century chic look, try chartreuse
and gray. This cool, fresh duo is an easy way to incorporate accents. Start with painted gray walls then add pops of color like a chartreuse couch. Wary of spending big bucks on such a bold sofa? Use the color in pillows and drapes.
• Try teal, brown and white. Add sophistication and glamor with a wood-paneled wall behind a white couch with teal pillows
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